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Ok im gonna do it...do not try to talk me out of it! ( buying new car)

2,486 563 December 11, 2012 at 02:54 PM in Chat
After many years of hoopdie cars..I'm going to get a new one...that last 400 dollar radiator did me in on my little car...and with a soon to be 2xxlb 6 foot tall son and a BF its time to get a larger nicer car....I've been driving a 87 crx...so I need more room!

Hondas are my first choice...

I narrowed it to the 2012 EXL 2.4 i owned a 01 with leather and dang it I want that again...moonroof I can do without..but I like the alloy wheels and it does get decent gas mileage

Found one at the dealer with 62xx miles..they wanted 25909..also comes with 100000 honda certified warranty.

Kbb trade in is 21818..,no problems with carfax..and it was sold originally by this dealer and stayed pretty much in this area its been at dealer for about a month...

I have financing at 4.73 with 84 months if over 20000 dollars..I am going to look into refinancing in the future at lower rate. I also get 90 day delay on first payment...

I also average 7000 mi a year..I've been renting cars for out of town trips..family is about 5 hr drive...I see them about 3 to 4 times a year...but I'm thinking more now with newer wheels!


I am ready for pros and cons! I am planning on running this to 200000 miles or more!

Oh and where is the car advice thread? I need to rehearse and get ready to deal with dealer...

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12-12-2012 at 06:48 AM.
12-12-2012 at 06:48 AM.
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Like this funny?

Nope!
A different kind of goofy!
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12-12-2012 at 06:55 AM.
12-12-2012 at 06:55 AM.
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Nope!
A different kind of goofy!
Like this?

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ALVSGIRLY
12-12-2012 at 07:01 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:01 AM.
Quote from Beartrkkr :
Like this?

Aint that a boat or something?
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Justawannabe
12-12-2012 at 07:02 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:02 AM.
Quote from ctujackbauer :
If you're not deadset on model type for Honda Accords, check out the used car sections of the rental car agencies (enterprise, hertz, etc.). They probably have a bunch of 12's left.
I did speak with the Enterprise sales manager..they do have lots of 12s i was looking a Nissan Altima..but we got into car and I just wasn't feelin it ya know? And i think we had issue with seats...but some great pricing with Enterprise...and that..."rental" factor...i really tried...but couldnt get past it. Most of their cars are base models....
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Beartrkkr
12-12-2012 at 07:02 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:02 AM.
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
Aint that a boat or something?
It's something all right. Add wheels and you have a Bama cruiser...
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Justawannabe
12-12-2012 at 07:03 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:03 AM.
Quote from StarNova :
http://www.consumerreports.org/cr.../index.htm

Have you looked at a Hyundai Sonata

"With last year's family-sedan pick, the Nissan Altima, due for a redesign soon, we chose the four-cylinder Sonata as a more affordable alternative to the Camry Hybrid. For less than $22,000, the Sonata provides a roomy, well-equipped cabin, supple ride, nimble handling, and thrifty 27 mpg overall. And despite its swoopy, coupelike styling, the Sonata still provides decent rear-seat room and rear visibility, unlike many other cars today." Price: $21,800.

It's in your price range and got great reviews from CR. For your kind of money, you have options outside the Honda.

Subaru Impreza and Hyundai Sonata to start.

I would make sure you qualify for their low interest at Honda before you purchase. If you're concerned I would look at qualifying for a loan at your bank or credit union first. Penfed has loans for used cars around 1.49%

https://www.penfed.org/Auto-Loans...r-10312012
I have not been in one...i think for fact gathering i will make a trip to find one and sit in it...thanks for Pen Fed Info!
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ALVSGIRLY
12-12-2012 at 07:03 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:03 AM.
Quote from Beartrkkr :
It's something all right. Add wheels and you have a Bama cruiser...
Watch yourself! I don't cruise around in some bunk ass automobile!
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12-12-2012 at 07:05 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:05 AM.
Quote from Landers :
Why buy new? Find something CPO which someone has already taken the initial hit on. You get a car you know is in great shape, less money, limited mileage, and a full warranty still.
This is totally my goal...
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Landers
12-12-2012 at 07:06 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:06 AM.
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This is totally my goal...
Cool. I just read "new".
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12-12-2012 at 07:06 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:06 AM.
Quote from jbloggs :
Don't ever go into a dealership to negotiate with a salesman unless you have time to kill and not get anywhere. Always communicate via email initially and then by phone for final negotiations after which you only go into the dealership to sign papers.
I have talked to a couple so far via email....

Do you know where the car negotiation thread is ?
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12-12-2012 at 07:11 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:11 AM.
Quote from Count_Chocula :
bmw x5 > all the rest
Are they giving these away?
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12-12-2012 at 07:32 AM.
12-12-2012 at 07:32 AM.
Quote from Justawannabe :
Are they giving these away?
didn't pay for mine, just sayin
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12-12-2012 at 10:52 AM.
12-12-2012 at 10:52 AM.
Quote from Justawannabe :
I have talked to a couple so far via email....

Do you know where the car negotiation thread is ?
https://slickdeals.net/f/1941590-The-Slickdeals-Approach-to-Negotiating-the-Price-of-a-New-Car-Updated-July-22-2010?v=1
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12-12-2012 at 11:06 AM.
12-12-2012 at 11:06 AM.
$400 for a radiator? You got hosed! (pun intended).
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12-12-2012 at 12:43 PM.
12-12-2012 at 12:43 PM.
Quote from zzyzzx :
$400 for a radiator? You got hosed! (pun intended).
You beat emelvee to it laugh out loud
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